GPS watches in other countries: Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Yes, I would like to know this answer too. I am a flight attendant and I travel to other countries. I was wondering too if this works in other countries so I can keep track of my runs on my layovers
303924
No the I bought had US and Canada but Don't buy it I had 2 of them go bad. The first one was DOA the second died in a week I have a Garmin now
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I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well. I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very... » Read More I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well. « Show Less
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I did a little research, and came to the conclusion that it most likely will, on the basis that the watch connects with satellite to determine your distance. So, it wouldn't matter where you're at on the globe as long as it is able to make that connection. But with all GPS devices, it's reliability is determined by it's ability to get a good signal which can be hampered by cloudy days, or trying to get a GPS lock from indoors. As long as you are outdoors and it's relatively clear, it should work anywhere.
366153
Sorry, but the company does not support other country than USA, I live in Panama and they don't have a map of Panama, and it is useless the GPS outside of USA.
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You can buy maps for europe and asia from garmin.com. If I understand correctly, you can buy them pre-loaded on a card and just swap it for the North America one. But they are in the $400 price range!
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Thanks N. Search YouTube for "Wonderland Garmin 405" that is what really peaked my interest.Ok, I was able to find the watch at City Sports. I love it and it finds satellites in about 30 seconds or so.I connected it via Garmin Connect fairly easily (using my Dell D620 Laptop and Windows XP), but I can't find how I can export the GPX files anywhere?
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It is an add-on that works with a wide range of GPS watches. By itself, it does nothing.
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I have used the watch in the US, UK, France and Italy without problems. I purchased the watch in the US and really enjoy sailing with it.
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Hi Rex...Before buying the device I really had hard time gathering info. Even the local suplier in Kuwait wasn't helpful nor knoledgable. I've found all answers I neened by calling the support number for USA GARMIN as well as emailing them.Reachable onhttp://www8.garmin.com/contact-us/
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Yes, any where there is a GPS signal, it works. Have used it in Germany, France, and USA. the Caribbean definitely has GPS.
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RE: Rod: Can you answer this question about Garmin nuvi 3790T 4.3-Inch...?Roderick Ferguson 11:36 AM To: "Amazon Answers" <answers@amazon.com>Your best bet is to google Garmin and ask them. They might be able to download the Aussie stuff for you over the internet.These things are getting cheaper every day, so you might have to make your case with Garmin and have them send you a "sympathy" GPS at a super low price as an apology to their of global flexibility.
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There is an identical model in europe, same number, with lifetime european map updates. Depending on how much use you will have in Europe, having a 2nd gps but both with lifetime map updates might be more economical, as one update can cost $100. I have a 2577LT and I find it difficult to find addresses in rural area or very common street names in France, due to the way the unit searches.
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I am not sure. I would say it would work but would not be very accurate. The watch basically runs off of a GPS system. If you are doing short distances versus long it may not be able to account for the small twist and turns. It sounds like you need technology that coincides with a step counter. I'm not saying you shouldn't try it. I'm just saying it may not be as accurate as you would like.
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I'm not sure the lifetime maps are relevant for the watch...when you upload data to computer the maps via the web site itself are up to date...I do not believe it is like the garmin GPS you have in a vehicle
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Nope and the watches GPS connection is very quick I've never had any problems with it.
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We just got back from 3 months there. We used the Garmin 770.Some of my comments here: http://www.andthesethygifts.com/2009/06/18/using-a-gps-in-italy/